How many MPG does a 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid get?

The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid gets 42 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 39 MPG in the city and 46 MPG on the highway. Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.

What is the annual fuel cost for a 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 42 MPG combined, the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid uses about 357 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,250 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.

What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid?

The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid returns 39 MPG city and 46 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 42 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 42 MPG good for a midsize cars?

For a midsize cars, 42 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2018 Kia Optima Hybrid MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid.

EPA combined fuel economy

42MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Midsize Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$1,250

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

357 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 42 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.

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FAQ

2018 Kia Optima Hybrid

How many MPG does a 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid get?: The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid gets 42 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 39 MPG in the city and 46 MPG on the highway. Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
What is the annual fuel cost for a 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 42 MPG combined, the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid uses about 357 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,250 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid?: The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid returns 39 MPG city and 46 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 42 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 42 MPG good for a midsize cars?: For a midsize cars, 42 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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